“It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of a dear
member of the Bellator family, Jordan Parsons. Jordan was an
exceptional athlete and a rising star in the sport. But more
importantly, he was an exceptional young man,” Coker said. “Jordan
was hard-working, dedicated, intelligent, and a pleasure to be
around. He represented all the reasons we love this sport. It is a
terribly tragic loss and our thoughts and prayers go out to his
family, friends, and teammates.”

Parsons was hospitalized after the accident, which occurred early
Sunday morning in Delray Beach, Fla. His lower right leg had to be
amputated and Blackzilians training partner Rashad
Evans posted on Instagram on Monday
that Parsons was in a coma and fighting for his life.

The Delray Beach Police Department is searching for
the driver of a 2013 Range Rover Sport, which allegedly fled the
scene after hitting Parsons. The vehicle is missing the driver’s
side mirror and there is damage to the driver’s side headlight, as
well.

Parsons was born in North Dakota and spent his high school years as
a wrestler in Michigan. He compiled an 11-2 record in professional
MMA and won two of his first three Bellator appearances. He was
scheduled to face Adam
Piccolotti at
Bellator 154 prior to the accident.